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Roaring 20s: Immersive Circus Theater
Cirque Vida is teaming up with Fierce Whiskers Distillery to bring you a debaucherous night of cocktails, circus performances, vendors, costume contests and a ragtime swing band! Join us for this fully immersive experience. Dress up in the most glamorous of costumes and join our cast as we take you through a night of love, laughter and fun!Fri. Mar. 31, 8:30pm-12amFierce Whiskers Distillery -
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ABC Kite Fest
ABC Kite Fest, the largest and longest-running festival of its kind, is returning to Zilker Park! Now in its 95th year, the festival upholds an annual tradition of gathering the Austin community in celebration of spring. While kite flying remains the event’s main attraction, attendees can also enjoy live music, food and activities.Sat. Apr. 1, 10am-5pmZilker Park
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aGLIFF Presents Buddies (1985)
Austin's queer film fest closes out two weeks of Pride with a special screening of Buddies. The 1985 film was the first drama to tackle AIDS (director Arthur J. Bressan Jr. and co-star Geoff Edholm were later lost to the virus that took millions of lives). Unavailable for years, the film has since been restored for this Texas premiere.Wed., Aug. 15, 7:30pm. $12. -
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Davis Gallery: Reflector
This is something to see, all right, as the gallery walls are filled with work by artists tasked with capturing either their whole self or an aspect of self. And most of the artists have depicted themselves via abstractions and symbolic representations. Note that Randall Reid, Jan Heaton, John Sager, Chun Hui Pak, and Caprice Pierucci are only some of the artists represented in this group show, and we reckon you'll be right there with us, viewing the array of wonders on display.Through Sept. 8 -
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FUTURX
This is a four-day festival of new and avant-garde performance from the Vortex and Avant Theatre Project, designed to explore the many permutations and intersections of Latinx identity in the 21st century and beyond, featuring work from playwrights, solo performers, and improv troupes exploring and critiquing the ways that Latinidad engages with questions of race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and citizenship. Jesus I. Valles’ one-man show (Un)Documents is part of this. The Latinauts' improvised sci-fi telenovelas are another. Also, Sin Verguenza from the reigning Queen of Texas Burlesque, Chola Magnolia; readings of plays by Krysta Gonzales and Briandaniel Oglesby; and a workshop of Glass Half Full’s collaboration with Jesus I. Valles and Gricelda Silva, which will use the myth of El Cucuy to speak about ICE and the Border Patrol. ¡Oralé!Wed.-Sat., Aug. 15-18; see website for times. $15-50. -
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GirlForward: An Evening of Art, Education, and Multicultural Community
This exhibit features photography and stories of young female immigrants, exploring different aspects of their identities, cultures, communities, perspectives, and dreams. With tunes spun by Chulita Vinyl Club, live music from Indimaj, noms from Abo Youssef, and drinks by Nine Banded Whiskey and Austin Eastciders y mas.Wed., Aug. 15, 6-9pm. $25. -
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Givers, Naughty Palace
New EP Movin On marks a decade of buoyant, colorful music-making for Louisiana trio Givers. The bright pop capture led by Tiffany Lamson and Taylor Guarisco’s interlocking vox channels the tight, free-wheeling electricity of Dirty Projectors, returning to the band’s roots from 2011 indie debut In Light. Experimental New Orleans synth wiz Marcus Davis opens as Naughty Palace.Wed., Aug. 15, 8pm -
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Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017)
Austin Asian American Film Festival Presents: An Indonesian rape-revenge tale in which a woman is haunted by the ghost of one of the men she righteously murders.Wed., Aug. 15, 7pm -
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Sound & Cinema feat. O Brother, Where Art Thou? w/ Rattlesnake Milk
As a final and free seasonal screening indicates, summer’s on the wane and – dog days aside – your ass will be sorry to see it end. Coen brothers’ 2000 hit, whose soundtrack won an Album of the Year Grammy for its Ralph Stanley-centric roots and folk, pairs up with veteran, homegrown cowpunk by Rattlesnake Milk. Food truck windows open 6pm, music at 7:30, and Clooney celluloid at dusk.Wed., Aug. 15, 7:30pm -
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Texas Artist Series: Mike TRUTH Johnston
In which the Austin street art scene.Wed., Aug. 15, 7pm. Free. -
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A Conversation with Women In Art & Design
Cara Caulkins Communications and Wally Workman Gallery present this timely talk, featuring Sara Malek Barney, Diana Greenberg, Sara Reichardt, and Joyce Howell. Bonus: Cocktails by Playa Real Tequila.Wed., Aug. 15, 6:30pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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AAC Summer Camp for Shelter Dogs
The Austin Animal Center needs foster parents for its summer camp program to give dogs a break from the shelter life. You don't have to have foster experience, but they do ask that you sign on for two weeks.Pickup is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 11am-7pm. Free. -
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AARC: Duality and Dokdo, Lone Island
The Asian American Resource Center presents an exhibition featuring works from artists Dan Pham, Lauren Chai, and Matthew Koshmrl.Through Sept. 23 -
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Absolute Beginning Pilates Group Reformer Workout
The workshop is designed to give you a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that make Pilates on the Reformer one of the most effective, safe, and gentle ways to move your body.Aug. 15-Sept. 19. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:10pm. $150 for six weeks. -
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Art on 5th: Paul Stankiewicz
After 20 years in advertising design, animation, and video game development, this local artist is best known for his iconic Austin scenes and neon sign paintings; his latest series combines characters and text pulled from brightly colored food packaging.Through Sept. 9. Free, but RSVP. -
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Atelier 1205: Augustness
Patterns and textures, textures and patterns, and depth beyond the static image: This new show at Atelier 1205 features work by Austin artists Rebecca Bennett, Lucy MacQueen, and Travis Seeger.Closing reception: Fri., Aug. 31, 5-8pm -
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Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest
Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.Through Aug. 15Austin -
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Austin Code: Boat Dock Registration Program
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.Through Sun., Sept. 30 -
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Earth's mightiest heroes face their greatest, most nuanced threat.Wed., Aug. 15, 6pm. Free. -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Beers for Beto
Join O'Rourke supporters across the state in learning how to get involved and get Ted Cruz out of the Senate.Wed., Aug. 15, 6-8:30pmRSVP for location -
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Big Medium: Hyper School
This is a five-person exhibition, featuring artists Denise Burge (OH), Jessica Cannon (NY), Michael Henderson (TX), Jessica Simorte (TX), and Sean Sullivan (NY). The show, curated by Max Manning, highlights work by artists making strong contributions to the fields of painting and drawing and "sheds light on a shared aesthetic that crosses generational, geographical, and social boundaries."Through Aug. 18 -
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BizAid Business Orientation
An overview on opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing one during growth.Wed., Aug. 15, 11am-12:30pm. Free. -
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BizOpen: Commercial Property Requirements
An overview of Austin's development process for new businesses and tips to efficiently navigate the system.Wed., Aug. 15, 10-11am. Free. -
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Blue Moon Jazz Quartet w/ Rosie Flores
Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Wed., Jan. 8, 8:30pm -
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BookSpring Lunch & Learns
Want to learn about early literacy, nonprofits, and BookSpring’s programs and services? Then attend a lunch & learn facilitated by the org's executive director Emily Ball Cicchini. Topics and readings vary monthly and will be available online one week before the next meet-up. Meet in library lobby. August's topic is volunteerism and values.Third Wednesdays, noon-1pm. Free, donations accepted. -
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BossBabes Meet-Up
A feel-good, do-good mixer for all women and nonbinary creatives, organizers, entrepreneurs and interested babes. Lindsay Eyth, eythink illustrator and founder of The Mall; founder of Texas Collegiate Moms Jasmine Robinson; and HBIC at the That Time of the Month late-night show, Meghan Ross, will talk the talk if you walk the walk.Wed., Aug. 15, 6:30-9:30pm. $8-15. -
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Brad WIlliams
This Californian's “Fun Size” show was the highest-rated comedy special on Showtime in 2015, and he hasn't slowed down since, working the festivals and your late-night television, now bringing his arch observations to the Cap City stage.Aug. 15-28. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $15-23.
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